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Police are investigating the incident in northern Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

Woman found dead in Hong Kong after dog mauling

Incident comes amid citywide concern over management of large dogs after an unleashed 60kg canine fatally attacked two smaller pets this week.

Crime in Hong Kong

Why do hard-sell beauty tactics persist – and when can consumers fight back?

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Top executive at Opatra Hong Kong operator quits amid coercive sales probe

Crime in Hong Kong

Domestic helper arrested after girl scalded by hot water in Hong Kong

Source says helper claimed the girl put her hand into a sink before she could test the water temperature, but child’s mother calls account a lie.

A one-year-old girl suffered second-degree burns while in the care of a domestic helper, who was later arrested on suspicion of child neglect. Photo: Facebook / Lam Hiu Ching
A one-year-old girl suffered second-degree burns while in the care of a domestic helper, who was later arrested on suspicion of child neglect. Photo: Facebook / Lam Hiu Ching
Hong Kong courts

Pet owner barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over fatal dog attacks

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department says the 60kg dog will not be put down at this stage and will instead undergo health and temperament assessments.

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Hong Kong courts

Evergrande liquidators challenge watchdog’s HK$1 billion settlement with PwC

Developer’s liquidators are seeking to have agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong quashed on the grounds of an abuse of power.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Customs arrests 2 over aggressive sales tactics at Opatra-branded shops

Arrests mark the first linked to the brand following mounting complaints and viral video of distressed customer.

Customs officers take away the two suspects on Wednesday. Photo: Nora Tam
Customs officers take away the two suspects on Wednesday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong parents lose legal bid to get baby Danny back from welfare authorities

Judge Queeny Au Yeung says father’s use of habeas corpus writ meritless and raises concerns over family’s lack of regard for risks to baby.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-Mos Burger boss among 8 in court over using ‘phantom workers’ to defraud chain

ICAC says former branch manager and wife allegedly falsely represented six others as shop assistants despite never reporting for duty.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs raids office in Opatra London probe after 6 complaints

Officers find only corporate secretarial firm at registered address with no actual operations or staff of beauty chain.

Hong Kong customs raid a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan as part of an investigation into UK brand Opatra London. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Court orders defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million over defamatory articles

Judge says Apple Daily failed to prove its allegations or allow China Innovation Investment and its executives to respond before publication.

The defunct Apple Daily newspaper has been ordered to pay HK$1.5 million in damages to a listed company and two senior executives over 10 defamatory articles. Photo: Sam Tsang
The defunct Apple Daily newspaper has been ordered to pay HK$1.5 million in damages to a listed company and two senior executives over 10 defamatory articles. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Create judge training pathway to tackle Hong Kong courtroom delays: think tank

POD Research Institute founder Ronny Tong says reducing waiting times will ensure rule of law is upheld and safeguard human rights.

Crime in Hong Kong

Customs arrests 10 over HK$56 million cannabis haul bound for Europe, Africa

About 240kg of suspected cannabis buds seized in month-long operation targeting a syndicate that used the city as a transit hub.

Hong Kong courts

Man who raped daughter multiple times over a decade jailed for 22 years

Judge slams ‘disgusting’ acts by construction worker, saying it is one of the worst sexual assault cases involving a father he has seen.

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The defendant, a 48-year-old construction worker, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of rape and one count of buggery. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

2 hygiene officers under investigation for smoking in public while in uniform

Viral clip circulating on social media platform shows two men in uniform smoking cigarettes in what appears to be a back alley.

A screengrab from an online clip showing two hygiene officers smoking. Photo: Threads/janicekklove3
A screengrab from an online clip showing two hygiene officers smoking. Photo: Threads/janicekklove3
Hong Kong courts

Senior Hong Kong policeman loses appeal over jail term for HK$26m mortgage fraud

Court of Appeal upholds Superintendent Harbour Chan’s conviction for two counts of fraud, finding he knowingly made false claims about his job.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong merchant jailed for trying to kill wife, daughters amid debt woes

Defendant, who had been receiving treatment for depression, said he feared debt collectors would harass his family as he struggled to keep his business afloat.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong ‘maid cafe’ operator arrested for allegedly molesting employee, 14

Operator of Mong Kok cafe, a 35-year-old man, allegedly touched girl multiple times, beginning on her first day at work.

Officers from police’s Mong Kok crime squad are investigating the case. Photo: Jelly Tse
Officers from police’s Mong Kok crime squad are investigating the case. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Boy, 13, among 16 arrested as Hong Kong police tackle juvenile crime

Suspects arrested for various alleged offences such as disorderly conduct, possession of offensive weapons, deception and assault.

Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-manager charged over unauthorised access to confidential files at regulator

Tong Ka-lei, 39, former SFC enforcement division manager, faces 12 counts of obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong boy, 14, arrested for animal cruelty after badly injured cat dies

Vet clinic employee called police suspecting animal had been treated inappropriately.

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The cat was brought to Pets R Us Veterinary Medical Centre in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Pets R Us Veterinary Medical Centre.
Crime in Hong Kong

17 arrested, HK$3.67m seized in crackdown on scammers using Malaysian ‘runners’

Police say arrests connected to phone scams that targeted 22 people and resulted in losses of HK$2.5 million between June and August.

Police escort suspects arrested as part of a crackdown on a phone scam syndicate. Photo: Handout
Police escort suspects arrested as part of a crackdown on a phone scam syndicate. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong policewoman facing probe over viral video of her dancing in uniform

Hong Kong police launch internal investigation and order officer to remove the video, which has gone viral on mainland Chinese social media.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Multi-property owner loses HK$10 million after fraudster poses as possible tenant

Woman duped into bogus friendship by scammer, who promised tips on how to make money fast with cryptocurrencies.

Crime in Hong Kong

Investment scam cases in Hong Kong drop 15%, but losses remain high at HK$1.65b

Cases fall from 2,525 to 2,151 in first half of 2026, as police warn of fraudsters posing as representatives of overseas firms.

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Hong Kong recorded 2,151 investment scam cases in the first half of 2026. Photo: Getty Images
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